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While it might be wise not to take Tetracycline or one of its derivatives during Fraxel treatment. There are a hosts of other treatments, both Rx and OTC.

Zithromax is becoming one of my top choices in patients for whom I cannot use a Tetracycline. Plus, due to its exceptionally long half life, my patients only have to take ten pills a month.

If you are female the anti-androgen, Aldactone, can be used as can birth control pills such as Yaz.

Topically, while it might be prudent to avoid the Retinoids (and I am not so sure about that), benzoyl peroxides, topical antibiotics, and aczone can all be used safely. OTC products which are apt: Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acids, niacinamide, and sulfur.

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